by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | MES Fiji News
We are thrilled to have Marica Rokosawa Vakacola joining our staff as Assistant Project Manager. Marica graduated with a Marine Science Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Climate Change with a Post Graduate Diploma in Bio Diversity and Conservation. She is currently...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Climate Change
DISCUSSIONS at the Pacific Islands climate forum will bring about valuable insight into how climate and weather forecasting can help Fiji prepare for considerable challenges in the future. This was stated by the Minister for Local Government and Environment Colonel...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Turtle Conservation
It was a lucky day for two large Hawksbill Turtles stuck in a turtle net off the coast of Viti Levu near Vuda Marina, Fiji. On December 30th, Tony Koens – director/owner of Subsurface Fiji Adventure Diving and Watersportsand his partner Carina Bjers, also with...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Ocean Conservation
Saturday, January 19, 2013 THERE is growing concern about the recurrence of abundant seaweed blooms on Viti Levu which are defacing beaches and impacting the environment, probably as a result of climate change. According to a statement, the knowledge-sharing forum...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | MES Fiji News
CONGRATULATION to Tokoriki Islands Resort. It was ranked among the top 25 hotels in the South Pacific, according to the 2013 Trip Advisor Travellers Choice online website. According to Travel Blackboard Australia, the newest property to 8Hotels Collection offers not...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | MES Fiji News
A new plant belonging to the non-vascular group of bryophyte plants was recently discovered in the lowlands of Viti Levu – Fiji’s largest island. The genus called Cephaloziella has never been previously recorded in Fiji. A plant in this genus was found growing...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Fisheries department today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maritime Safety Authority as part of efforts to legalise and record all fishing activities taking place within Fiji waters. The legal document will enable monitoring, control surveillance of...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Coral Conservation
No country is immune to natural disaster. In recent decades, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters has escalated and many experts predict this rise in climate-induced extreme weather events will continue in the future. Although many are still reeling from...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Sustainability
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources will be implementing stronger measures to ensure that land development in the country does not damage the environment. The Ministry’s acting permanent secretary Tevita Boseiwaqa said that the Ministry will prioritise several...
by Marica Vakacola | Feb 7, 2013 | Shark Conservation
FIJI will soon have a National Plan of Action on sharks This was confirmed by Department of Fisheries senior fisheries officer Sunia Waqainabete on January 24 when questioned on whether a shark sanctuary would be put in place on Nukulau island, especially with the...
